LUCKNOW: As Uttar Pradesh continues to reel under a spell of scorching summer heat, one district in Bundelkhand region stands out for a grimmer reason — emerging as the hottest city in the world twice and in Asia thrice in the past one month.Bundelkhand’s Banda district not only emerged as the hottest place in India…
A wildlife enthusiast recounts a profound encounter with a tigress and her cubs in Jim Corbett National Park. While initially awestruck, the author later felt shame witnessing the animals’ vulnerability amidst tourist activity, questioning the line between appreciation and harassment in wildlife tourism and advocating for greater restraint. I am a wildlife enthusiast, an animal…
BENGALURU: When Hina Bano received the news of her maiden call-up to the Indian senior women’s hockey team on Monday, emotions came rushing in all at once.Hina’s first instinct was to call her mother. She broke down inconsolably — not merely out of joy, but from the memories of everything her daughter had endured to…
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 02: Demis Hassabis speaks onstage during the Frontiers of AI with Demis Hassabis, DeepMind and Francine Laqua, Anchor and Editor-At-Large panel discussion on day one of SXSW London 2025 at Truman Brewery on June 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images for SXSW London) Demis Hassabis isn’t buying…
PC: National History Museum For a long time, Neanderthals have intrigued both scientists and historians. They were not mere primitive cavemen walking around frozen territories, as many movies and old literature would depict. In truth, Neanderthals were highly intelligent relatives of humans, living in Europe and certain areas of Asia for thousands of years. Not…
A post-mortem examination of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal earlier this month, has concluded that the cause of death was “antemortem hanging by ligature,” while also documenting multiple simple blunt-force injuries on her body. BHOPAL: A post-mortem examination of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal earlier this month, has concluded that the…
Khoya or mawa is an integral part of the sweets and desserts market in India. From festival times to daily celebrations, khoya is used mostly in Indian sweets, so its demand in the market is always high. Traditionally, made with full-fat milk it is a by-product rich in nutrients. However, the ever-growing demand for mawa…
CHENNAI: In a span of less than 24 hours, Ishan Kishan went from locking down an IPL playoff spot for Sunrisers Hyderabad to reclaiming his place in India’s ODI setup after almost three years.Just a day after producing a fluent ‘Player of the Match’ performance (70 off 47b; 7×4, 3×6) in SRH’s five-wicket win against…
“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”— AristotleOn paper, this sounds like a nice, poetic line for a greeting card. But when you’re actually deep in the trenches of a rough patch, it hits differently. It’s a blunt reminder that when life feels completely overwhelming, you don’t need…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) Justin Langer was full of praise for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster once again delivered a breathtaking performance for Rajasthan Royals in their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday (May 19). Calling it a “privilege” to watch the 15-year-old bat, Langer said Sooryavanshi’s fearless strokeplay…